VaonisHestia Smartphone Telescope

About

Meet Hestia, the first-ever smartphone-based telescope.

Harnessing the power of your smartphone and our cutting-edge technology, Hestia enables you to capture the brilliance of the Sun, the enchanting beauty of the Moon, and the captivating depths of the Universe — without complex setups or extensive knowledge of astronomy. Simply place your smartphone on Hestia’s ocular, align the device with the celestial object of your choice, let yourself be guided by our super user-friendly app, and unlock a whole new world of exploration.

Product Features

• Unbelievable Night Vision: Explore the cosmos in stunning detail with 25x magnification, transforming your smartphone into a powerful telescope.
• See Beyond the Naked Eye: Witness the craters of the Moon, dance of distant planets (with filters!), and uncover the faint mysteries of deep space.
• Effortless Astrophotography: Capture breathtaking celestial images in crisp JPEG and TIFF formats, perfect for sharing with friends or igniting your social media.
• Ultra-Portable Design: Ditch the bulky telescopes! Hestia's compact size and lightweight design (under 2 lbs!) make stargazing an adventure you can take anywhere.
• Simple Setup, Stellar Results: The intuitive smartphone app guides you through setup and unlocks the power of Hestia, making astronomy accessible for everyone.
• Tripod Ready: Mount Hestia on any standard tripod with a fluid head for smooth tracking and crisp astrophotography.

Product Specifications 

Optical Design

• Six-lens design in three groups
• 30mm objective lens
• Uses prisms for compact light path and smartphone camera sensor compatibility

Magnification:

• 25x

Target Observations:

• Moon
• Sun
• Bright celestial objects (planets, stars)
• Deep sky objects (limited to magnitude 7-8)

Image Formats:

• JPEG
• TIFF

Tripod Mount:

• Required for stable observation and astrophotography
• Compatible with standard tripods with pan and tilt fluid head and a 3/8" thread

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 17 x 24 x 5.5 cm
• Weight: 850g

Smartphone Compatibility

• Works with most modern smartphones: Hestia utilizes a removable magnet system to securely connect to a wide range of devices.

iOS Compatibility

• View Sun & Moon: iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or above.
• Deep Sky Observation: iPhone 13 or later is recommended for optimal performance.
• Compatible iPhones: iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd Gen) only. iPads not supported.

Android Compatibility

• View Sun & Moon: Download the Gravity by Vaonis app.
• Deep Sky Observation: For optimal performance, use one of the following phones:
• Samsung Galaxy S20, S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra (or above)
• Google Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Pixel 7 (or above)
• Xiaomi 12, 13 (or above)
• Oppo Find X3, Find X5, Find X6 (or above)

Smartphone Compatibility Check 

• If the Gravity by Vaonis app isn't available on your app store, your phone is not currently supported.

Warranty

• 6 Months

What's in the box?

Standard Pack

• 1x Hestia Smart Telescope
• 1x Dust Cover
• 1x Standard Tripod

Premium Pack

• 1x Hestia Smart Telescope
• 1x Standard Tripod
• 1x Solar Filter
• 1x Hard Case
• 1x Solar pointer